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GV55 JDU

2005 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 139,581 miles on the clock, averaging 7,555 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for GV55 JDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,581
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,555

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading139,581 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,555
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV55 JDU 32k59k86k113k140k '08'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,581 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,581 miles
Since last MOT+5,266 miles
PASS
Mileage134,315 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,315 miles
Since last MOT+2,234 miles
PASS
Mileage132,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,081 miles
Since last MOT+10,190 miles
PASS
Mileage121,891 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,891 miles
Since last MOT+15,028 miles
PASS
Mileage106,863 miles
Since last MOT+5,600 miles
PASS
Mileage101,263 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,247 miles
Since last MOT+10,654 miles
PASS
Mileage90,593 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,591 miles
Since last MOT+4,525 miles
PASS
Mileage86,066 miles
Since last MOT+3,513 miles
PASS
Mileage82,553 miles
Since last MOT+3,091 miles
PASS
Mileage79,462 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,462 miles
Since last MOT+5,134 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,328 miles
Since last MOT+7,813 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,515 miles
Since last MOT+7,179 miles
PASS
Mileage59,336 miles
Since last MOT+11,773 miles
PASS
Mileage47,563 miles
Since last MOT+16,023 miles
PASS
Mileage31,540 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2002–2008), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Coolant thermostat housing (plastic outlet on cylinder head)

Plastic housing cracks or warps, O-ring seal fails, releasing fragments into cooling system.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 JDU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About GV55 JDU

What car is GV55 JDU?

GV55 JDU is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GV55 JDU?

The last recorded mileage for GV55 JDU was 139,581 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV55 JDU passed its MOT?

GV55 JDU has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2023.

Is GV55 JDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV55 JDU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GV55 JDU?

GV55 JDU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.